MMM switch pulled off at the board - RC-Monster Forums

pinkpanda3310 · **MMM switch pulled off at the board -** 04.24.2010, 11:07 PM

I mounted the esc in a new position so I could solder the connectors directly to the motor wires. The wires put pressure on the case pullling it upward and since I only had double sided tape holding the esc it eventually split the case open.

Being a highly intelligent individual I just closed it back up and kept going ( I didn't have all my gear to remount it). So of course it happened a couple of times before it pulled the switch wires from the board.

It seems pretty straight foward to fix it but it will void the warranty if I do it. Otherwise I have to wait roughly a month if I send it to castle.

I know I should have a spare for occassions like this but I was holding out for the ICE monster. So what's your opinion wait a month or void the waranty?

BrianG · 04.24.2010, 11:46 PM

I guess it depends what's more important: a month's wait or $70 (out of warranty repair cost, but only if something goes wrong during/after the repair).

pinkpanda3310 · 04.25.2010, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

I guess it depends what's more important: a month's wait or $70 (out of warranty repair cost, but only if something goes wrong during/after the repair).

I guess what's more important is play time. The expense will not stand out in this hobby. It will just be a PITA if I stuff up the repair with my solder skill.

Thanks for the reply BG.

jas21373 · 04.25.2010, 11:18 AM

i would wait a month...I've seen your soldering....lol

slimthelineman · 04.25.2010, 12:06 PM

wow.... i would hope most in this hobby were proficient at soldering. the are you want to solder is very small, just use a good clean tip and touch both pads at once (bridging it) and just dont run a switch. just do it fast with a hot iron. dont want to put alot of heat into the pcb. take your time and it will be fine. one less set of wires to worry about!

pinkpanda3310 · 04.25.2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by slimthelineman

wow.... i would hope most in this hobby were proficient at soldering. the are you want to solder is very small, just use a good clean tip and touch both pads at once (bridging it) and just dont run a switch. just do it fast with a hot iron. dont want to put alot of heat into the pcb. take your time and it will be fine. one less set of wires to worry about!

That's exactly what I have done. I have to use a bec to calibrate the esc now but I'm back in business

slimthelineman · 04.25.2010, 11:18 PM

sweet, game on!